Many Norfolkans stepped outside Monday to watch as the the Air National Guard flew a KC-135 Stratotanker over Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk as part of a flyover salute to healthcare professionals and all Nebraskans responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Norfolk High seniors invited family, friends, teachers and coaches to drive by and honk and wave last Friday at the theater parking lot. Pictured are classmates Jared Ertzner (from left), Cole Hobza and John Canham.

Todd Stewart, LENRD Natural Resources technician, and LENRD interns Erika Hinz and Dillon Hupp, checking on one of the, holding up their fingers to represent the 375 trees they planted.

The City of Norfolk got a little greener last week on Earth Day thanks to the efforts of the team at Norfolk Auto Center. Several employees spent a few hours collecting trash from areas off Pasewalk Avenue and the ditches on the West Highway 275 bypass. Over two truckloads of trash were collected.

Remi and Ruger have no problem keeping the baby's stuff warm when she isn't using it. 

Laurissa Wilson took her horse, Blue, to work with her recently to the Meadows. Blue greeted the residents at every ground floor window. The small gesture brought so much joy to the residents.

There have been numerous decorated driveways and sidewalks lately, including Curtis Borchers' driveway in Battle Creek. 

Nevaeh Langan's fifth birthday party was canceled at Gobbs and Gobs of Fun due to coronavirus. Trying to make the best of it, a clown was able to come to her house and bring a smile to her face.

Is Razzy hiding because her owner said it's time for bed or from the coronavirus? We may never know for sure.

Pictured are participants who joined The Arc of Norfolk in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the Second Annual Walk & Roll. 

Alecia Amezcua entered Elite Door's Christmas contest after struggling with this door for far too long. Alecia has needed a new garage door for awhile, but had much larger priorities — her daughter has had four brain surgeries in the past seven years and had a brain tumor that caused her to have severe epilepsy. We’re so happy that we are able to help the Amezcua family and relieve a little stress during the holiday season. 

Erv Eisenmenger (left) and son Steve discuss details of a vertical Spread-All manure spreader, which was designed and manufactured at West Point Design at West Point, during a recent tour of the facility by members of the Nebraska FFA Alumni and Supporters. The firm is owned and operated by Erv and sons Steve and Chad. The FFA alumni organization conducted its two-day 2020 convention in the West Point-Wisner-Beemer area. Features included tours both days, annual meeting and awards banquet. The event was co-hosted by the West Point, Wisner-Pilger and North Bend FFA Alumni and Supporters…

The Norfolk Elks #653 served a meal to veterans at the Norfolk Veterans Home in observance of Veterans Day 2019. Eight Elks members, four Boys Scouts from Troop #653 helped while 50 veterans enjoyed. 

Don Svitak, Madison County Weed Superintendent, recently attended the 73rd Annual Nebraska Weed Control Conference held in North Plate. Pictured with Svitak is John Bebout, Nebraska Weed Control Association President,  who presented him the Region 3 Weed Superintendent of the Year Award.

Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family played a tough game recently against Bancroft-Rosalie/Lyons-Decatur but got the win, 74-71. Both teams were ranked third in their respective classes at the time. Senior Brittney Veik needed four points to get 1,000 points for her career and got them. Congrats, Brittney. Pictured is Jenaya Wemhoff (top, from left), Alisha Dahlberg, Mollie Groteluschen, Halle Beller, Daisy Korus, Chelsa Reardon, Addison Schneider; Allie Schneider (middle row), Madison Swerczek, Brittney Veik, Brooklynn Magsamen, Autumn Bender; Lexi Frauendorfer (bottom), Paige Beller, Riley J…

Emerson Police Chief Charles Chinn applied to the League Association of Risk Management for funds towards the purchase of a bullet proof vest and was recently presented one. "We understand that many communities do not have the resources to pay for a bullet proof vest for their officers. We want to help keep the officers safe by providing them with assistance for a vest," said Dave Bos, LARM loss control manager.

Sometimes the best advice is from Grandpa. Pictured is Briggs, 5, and Kasyn, 8, with their Grandpa Hoggins. 

Riley Prokop, 19, watches over his sister, Skyler Prokop, 17, both of Thurston, as she begins to weld the driver's door plate on her demolition car. Both kids entered demolition derby cars in the 2020 Cornhusker Chaos Indoor Derby in Kearney on Jan. 4 and 5, competing in the Old School Division. 

Lorretta Kratochvil of Norfolk has been gardening for over 50 years. Here she's pictured in her flower garden with raspberry bushes.

Ryker, 3½, sits on the step with his sister, Brooklyn, 1, for a precious picture. They are the children of Dustin and Kayla Schlote.

New black and gold awnings were installed on the front of the Mohawk Apartment Building at Fifth and Madison as part of the Historical Restoration Downtown Facade Improvement Program.

The 2019 Ladies Guild Luncheon and Retro Fashion Show, held Nov. 7, was an amazing success. Over 100 women filled the NAC gallery to eat a delicious seasonal meal and see amazing fashions from the 1940s through the 1980s. The clothing was all donated and modeled by women from the Ladies Guild. Every year the Guild donates all the proceeds from this event to the Art Center. 

Sebastian and Vincent Guzman enjoying the last warm days of fall in style.

Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth hosted their third annual Chili Cook-off on Oct. 26 to raise money for the Sandhill’s Cancer Fund.  There were 17 chilis entered in the various categories of spiciest, non-traditional and best tasting.  Chili tasters voted on their favorites while they enjoyed cinnamon rolls, corn bread, cookies and barbecue pork sandwiches.  Pictured from left to right are the three category winners:

Knights of Columbus and families support Mercy Meals.